Back in 1969, I doubt John Lennon had Christianity in mind when he recorded “Come Together.” But 40 years later that is what’s happening within Christian circles.
We’re coming together around a commitment to serve versus defend and compete. More and more of us are grasping that survival of Christianity in the Western world may very well depend on it.
Thriving local churches are bringing together their “innovative members” (who pull them forward) with their “anchoring members” (who keep them grounded).
Change too fast- lose your biblical moorings, identity and defining values.
Change too slow – lose your ability to connect with an evolving generation.
Todd Wilson (Exponential Church Planting Network) shared with me recently that the house church/incarnational movement is coming together with the mega church movement. House churches, which now represent 10% of practicing Christians in the US (Barna), do a great job with:
- Passionate worship
- Soul conversations
- Authentic, covenant relationships
While mega churches are known for their:
- Gifted preaching
- Organized teaching
- Voice in the community
- Financial resources
Christianity has more than a fighting chance if we “come together” and leverage all our gifts to fully serve the community.
In “Come Together” Lennon sings, “One and one and one is three.” But if we could come together in the spirit, could one and one and one become four, six, or maybe ten?
What do you think?
ten if the extra 7 is God working in completeness. We are called to work alongside our king not just for Him and if we are doing his work, it will for sure look like ten instead of just three. =o)
Good thoughts,
Ann
Ann,
I like your thought here.
I was challenged recently to:
“Work to become like Christ not simply work for Christ.”
That’s a bit of a different slant than your thought but challenges us to consider our motives and purpose as well.
Love ya,
Our spirits, as believers are united. We as children of God have to make a decision to revew our minds and serve our Father and our King.
Too many christians have received salvation, but have not made Jesus their Lord.
When people serve a King and they understand that what the King says is law, not a suggestion.
When the King made a new commandment that are to love one another, we are expected to do just that. I may not like it or may not feel like it. But that settles it. He is commanding us to come together and love each other.
One and one and one can become millions over night, if we get on the same page of obeying the King.
Let’s be obedient children so He can work through mature heirs of the covenant.
Tyrone,
One and one can become millions…that is what inspires me.
Ed